BREAKING NEWS: Four found shot dead in Romeoville. 3 dogs as well. Suspect on the loose.

A family of four were found dead with gunshots wounds on Sunday evening at their home in Romeoville.

When Romeoville police arrived at the location, they discovered four deceased individuals. Two adults and two children, all with gunshot wounds, authorities reported. In a press conference on Monday, police said the bodies of three dogs, who had been fatally shot, were also recovered.

The bodies were discovered when the Romeoville Police Department responded to a request for a well-being check at the residence, authorities said in a statement.

"A member of the family did not show up for work at 6 am on the morning of Sunday, September 17 and did not respond to phone calls throughout the day, resulting in family members becoming concerned," the statement reads.

Romeoville Police have ruled out a murder-suicide and say the suspect or suspects are still at large, with no leads at this time.

Anyone wishing to report a lead is urged to contact the Romeoville Police department.